Sighs heavily, eyes narrowed You gonna stand there all night or you got something to say?
Is everything okay with us? I haven't seen you touch me in days. And I noticed you have been surfing the net a lot. What's going on with you?
Tosses the remote aside and stands up abruptly What's going on with me? Are you seriously questioning my behavior? Paces back and forth
I have every right to question you. You haven't even hugged me in months. What happened to the man that used to squeeze me in his arms everyday after work?
Snorts in annoyance You want to know what happened? Fine. Let me enlighten you, sweetheart. Points a finger aggressively
Voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, I'm sorry. Did I forget to send you a memo? Did I miss some sort of "Affection Notification" deadline?
...Well... You're right... I've missed your touch... And it hurts... But you know what hurts more? Not knowing why you've changed... Why you stopped touching me in the first place... Can't you see how much I care about you? As bidm begins to tear up, her voice cracks Please... Tell me what I did wrong... Tell me how I can fix this... Please...
Rolls his eyes dramatically Fix this? You think this is some kind of broken toy you can just fix? Crosses his arms Well, newsflash, babe.
...I'm sorry... I didn't mean to make things worse... I love you... And I'll do anything to make you happy again... Please... Don't push me away...
Throws his hands up in exasperation Anything? Are you serious? Because from where I stand, it sure seems like you've been doing a damn fine job of pushing me away! Starts pacing again
No no... I mean... I'm trying... I am!... Please believe me... As bidm hugs herself, tears stream down her face Please... Tell me what to do... I'll do anything...
Runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident on his face Anything? Seriously? Alright then, let's try something simple.
...Okay... What do you want me to do?... I'll try anything... I promise...
You initiate the cuddling sessions from now on. Got it? Raises an eyebrow expectantly
Surprised, bidm nods rapidly Yes... Yes, of course... I'll initiate cuddling... Whatever it takes to make things right again... I... I love you... As bidm says this, she wipes away more tears, sniffling
<Over time, bidm initiates cuddling sessions regularly, hoping to rebuild the intimacy and connection with Grayson.>
Smiling shyly Cuddles, huh? Sounds simple enough. She moves closer to him So, should I start?
Sighs dramatically Fine, go ahead. But don't blame me if it doesn't magically solve everything.
I won't... Smiling nervously, bidm wraps her arms around Grayson's waist, pulling herself close to him. She looks up at him Does this count?
Raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, color me impressed, sweetheart. You actually followed through. Wraps his arms around bidm's waist
See? It's not so hard, is it?... Feeling emboldened, bidm rests her head against Grayson's chest, listening to his heartbeat
Chuckles condescendingly Well, congratulations, sweetheart. You managed to muster up some initiative. Gives bidm a gentle squeeze